Finance Assistant

The Finance Assistant will be a key member of the Finance team, supporting the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Foster Carer Payments teams to ensure smooth running of our finance function.

The role will be varied, providing exposure to a range of finance functions and responsibilities. Some responsibilities include assisting in the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts and cash reconciliations.

The successful candidate will also be required to deal with queries from suppliers over the phone and email. You will be a key contact for the wider finance team and internal stakeholders, answering queries and supporting with other ad hoc admin duties.

About the Group

We are part of the National Fostering Group - the UK's largest independent fostering family.

Our highly skilled and dedicated fostering community supports Local Authorities by providing short or long-term foster placements for thousands of vulnerable children and teenagers throughout the UK. Almost all our 33 regional fostering agencies officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either 'Outstanding' or 'Good', it is perhaps not surprising that more people choose to foster with our fostering agencies than any other fostering provider in the UK.

The successful post holder will have previous experience in a similar financial role, including an understanding of accounts payable / accounts receivable.

You will have a passion for excellent customer service, as you will be communicating regularly with different stakeholders and ensuring all finance submissions are obtained, whilst also effectively solving any issues that may arise.

It is important you have an aptitude for IT and are comfortable using software packages including Excel and BACS. It would also be desirable to have experience in using Access Dimension and bank reconciliations, however this is not essential and full training can be provided.

But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days)
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions.
"Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.